Sonia BRONDI

Sonia Brondi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in Social Psychology with a focus on environmental justice, sustainable energy transitions, and techno-scientific controversies. Her work bridges psychological insights with societal challenges, addressing topics like disaster risk management, public perception of science, and gender inequalities in STEM.

Brondi holds a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Padua and has held research positions at Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Bologna. Her research integrates qualitative methods such as photovoice and participatory projects to explore community responses to environmental degradation and energy policy implementation.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in climate justice frameworks, social representations of science, and psychosocial dimensions of decarbonization. She co-leads the JUST4WHOM project (PRIN 2022 PNRR Call), focusing on environmental justice and resilience in community transitions. Her teaching includes courses on social psychology and interpersonal dynamics in social work programs.

Brondi’s work emphasizes participatory approaches to research, advocating for inclusive policy design and citizen engagement in sustainability initiatives. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects exploring the intersection of technology, environment, and human behavior.